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Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory The Old Testament of the Bible contains many mysterious passages. In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, we find a short prayer uttered by an obscure man: "Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him 'Jabez' saying, 'Because I bore him with pain.' Now, Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, Lord, bless me indeed and expand my territory. Keep Your hand on me, and keep evil from me, that I may not cause pain!' And God granted him what he requested." Nothing is known about the man who voiced this heartfelt cry to God. In "Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory" we meet the man behind the prayer. We find a man with whom many of us can identify. He is a man with a...

If God Can Stop a Pandemic Why Doesn't He? Let us consider that God may choose not to stop this pandemic, simply because He cares more about the disease in our hearts than disease in our bodies (Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 17:9). My husband recently answered this question in his sermon titled, The Authority of Jesus: I am led to believe that God does not put a sudden stop to the COVID-19 pandemic because God is not done revealing the greatness of who He is. Suffering exposes the state of our broken humanity and our great need for a Savior. God allows disease to flood the earth to bring us to our knees—to see His majesty and share Him with others (Hebrews 1:3, Matthew 28:16-20, Philippians 2:9-11). May this season call us to repentance...

The day when we started to love the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul, then obedience ceases to be a burden in our life, obedience to his voice becomes a delight in His commands, belief in His wonderful promises and more love to Him grows down deep in our soul. By Thy blessed word of Lord. I shall obey every single command you said. That is when we prove our sincere love to You. For we hear Thy gentle voice to our ears. Obey My word. Follow My command. Thy word so firm and true. I shall hear and obey, Till You call me home to heaven. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Jesus loves obedient children who will do His will above anything else in this world.

1 Timothy 5:1,2. Do not rebuke an old man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, older woman as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity.-- Lord, may I give total respect, kindness, patience, understanding to my ### and able to assist in giving them the best care possible. May I have the means in making them as comfortable in every way, and they may be able to attend mass and go to confession so they can fulfill the obligation of their spiritual life to receive the love of God. Words from God- Respect your elders and honor your parents and hold on to your faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.

I looked down at my hands the other day and noticed that they were calloused. I recognized them because certainly I've had them before, but seeing them, as the result of the suitcase that I have been made to pull around, roused a different response. While cognizant of effects that this work amid the injustice I bear has rout, a wave of praise overtook me, grateful that my callouses are not nail holes. Thank You LORD. Whether because of mother, brother, "attitude," or even a ball game, so many in this city have tried to paint me as evil; BUT GOD has dispelled every accusation. This morning, I was reminded of the inaccuracy in one such accusation, in particular: "That's why God has taken everything from you;" they say. The Holy Spirit...

Our family seems to face one struggle after another, there are so many things we are dealing with at once. We need we need your strength and guidance during these trying times. Surround us with your comfort, for your spirit on us, and give us the power to keep going. We not only pray for you to lift each of us up, but help us to support each other. Help us to have genuine empathy for what each one of us is currently facing. We thank you and love you. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Let not our pride receive us from knowing the truth! For it's one of them, the deadliest sin that will leave us behind. Let us release ourselves from this worldly life, let us humble ourselves before God with a spirit of submission, and admit when we are wrong, so we can position our hearts to be open to His word. Take the focus off ourselves and focusing on what really matters-God!…... James 4:10 humble yourself before the Lord, and he will lift you up, Amen.... A few words from Juliana Lane.com.... one would think it's hard, but once you put things in perspective to be honest, truthful staying focused, you realize it's not that difficult. Life is really simple and beautiful when we decide to love our Lord. Amen.

We can have a wonderful week when we love and serve the Lord wherever we are. Jesus loves all His dear servants busy doing God's work. May the holy presence of Jesus leads your way during this week. Amen

Here is something to ponder as you close your eyes at the end of this day and prepare to open them to a new day tomorrow. Consider the marvelous privilege that is yours for the taking tomorrow morning. Think of it: The Lord Jesus Christ is willing to meet with you privately for as long as you want, and He is willing–even eager–to meet with you every day! Suppose you had been one of the thousands who followed Jesus around for much of the last three years of His earthly life. Can you imagine how excited you would have been if one of His disciples said, “The Master wants us to tell you that He is willing to get alone with you whenever you’re willing, and for as much time as you want to spend, and He’ll be expecting you most every day”...

What a beautiful words to hear coming from heaven above. God's voice thunders all over the universe and let us know that Jesus is a beloved Son who came to the world to save sinners from burning in hell's fire. I really wish that Jesus would hold my heart and cuddle gently in His hands. Our arms are not strong enough, we must rely on the strong arms of God. To hold what I do not understand, to see what others cannot and to hear those wonderful words coming from heaven above. The most beautiful things on earth cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt by the heart and embraced with the soul because it is coming from the holy presence of God who wants us all to be holy and pure in His eyes. The beauty of the Lord shines all over...